Tech leaders to pressure European politicians to revise ‘archaic’ laws November 28, 2018 More than 30 business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the technology industry have signed a letter to be delivered to European policymakers in January, urging them to consider updating EU laws on giving employees shares in the startups they work for. With signatories including the bosses of firms such as Transferwise, Delivery Hero, Anthemis and [...]
Sadiq Khan accused of ‘letting down’ Londoners on affordable housing targets November 28, 2018 Sadiq Khan has been accused of "letting down" Londoners after new figures reveal that only 2,400 affordable homes have been built in the first six months of this year, far below the mayor's annual 14,000 target. The London Assembly, which scrutinises the mayor, has released its annual affordable housing monitor which also claims that in 2016-17, Khan's [...]
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn denies burdening company with personal losses November 28, 2018 Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has denied passing personal trading losses to the car manufacturer, according to his lawyer. Japanese media reported yesterday that the ousted chairman may have transferred losses of ¥1.7bn (£11.7m) from a derivatives contract to the company in 2008. While Ghosn has acknowledged he consulted Nissan about the contract, he denies [...]
We are taking the first step to challenge university groupthink November 28, 2018 The world of academia may seem remote from everyday politics. But it would be wrong to conclude that the arguments made by university scholars do not matter for Westminster. In fact, the ideas that dominate in universities at any given time typically go on to strongly influence public debate and policy. This isn’t surprising, as most [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Champion Purton can double up on Star Of Joy and Blitzing November 27, 2018 WHEN current leading Hong Kong trainer Tony Cruz and champion jockey Zac Purton team up it’s always worth noting. The partnership has only combined eight times this season, but it boasts an impressive two wins and two seconds. Normally Karis Teetan is aboard the majority of Cruz’s runners, but with the Mauritian having to take [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Clipperton out to E Master rivals for Fownes at Valley November 27, 2018 BETTORS need to keep an eye on the weather before wagering their hard-earned cash at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley today. For over 90 per cent of the season, racing in Hong Kong takes place on a good to firm surface, but when the rain comes, it’s all change. Last week for instance, both at Happy [...]
We planned a foodie road trip around Wales that you can complete in four days November 27, 2018 It took me 30 years to get to Wales. I never had an aversion to it, it was just easier to get on a plane than it was to learn how to drive. As a lifelong Londoner with no family to visit regularly beyond the M25, there was no immediate reason to learn, so I [...]
Gin o’clock: UK gin sales account for three-quarters of EU production November 27, 2018 The British gin boom continued to gather pace last year with UK sales accounting for 72 per cent of the total EU production, according to figures published today. UK manufacturers' sales of gin have now increased 267 per cent since 2009, climbing from £130m to £461m, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Whisky sales [...]
Pets at Home profits crash as restructuring costs mount November 27, 2018 Pet care veterinary and retail chain Pets at Home has seen its profits fall dramatically over the last six months, as the business struggled with rising costs from restructuring in a difficult retail climate. Its share price fell by as much as 4.8 per cent in early trading. The figures Overall group revenue rose 6.7 per [...]
Former UBS rogue trader Kweku Adoboli accuses Home Office of ‘state violence’ following his deportation to Ghana November 27, 2018 Six years to the month since he was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court, Kweku Adoboli – the man responsible for the biggest unauthorised trading loss in UK history – is travelling along Ghana’s coast towards an idyllic seaside retreat known for its turtles and palm trees. Adoboli’s journey, however, has been far from leisurely. Earlier this [...]